Electrician

As Australia’s most trusted manufacturer of natural health products 15 years running, and one of the Financial Reviews Best Places to Work in 2023, it couldn’t be a better time to join a truly purpose-led brand that has wellbeing and workplace flexibility at the heart of our culture! We are excited to offer the role of Electrician.

This role will support Blackmores Production Department strategy and objectives by ensuring the timely, accurate and efficient for general upkeep of all production's related equipment and electrical system, as well as mechanical setup, change over and operation of packaging lines, equipments and processes while adhering to safety codes and regulations.

This role is based onsite at our head office and packaging facility in Warriewood, Sydney. 

What we offer?

• Opportunities to support your local community through paid community leave
• 20 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave
• A socially responsible work environment, on track to be carbon neutral by 2030
• Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to discounted products
• Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program

Responsibilities include:

• Maximise production efficiency by minimising downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment.
• Identify faults root cause and perform breakdown repairs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to identify the obsoleted electrical parts, justify and plan for replacement.
• Conduct electrical preventative maintenance by inspecting, testing and maintaining packing line machinery, equipment and associated processes.
• Perform general plant and building maintenance work and routine machinery inspection, including but not limited to, air compressors, air handling units, chillers, cooling tower and others.
• Identify opportunities and provide suggestions to improve the efficiency, reliability and operation of packing line machinery, equipment and associated processes. 
• Respond to minor and major electrical works on production site including but not limited to DC motors, VSDs, HMI and others.
• Inspect and report on all DBs throughout the production and other potential electrical issues that require attention.
• Supervise contractors onsite for correct electrical services and repairs, provide test protocols and examine the completion according to the document.

Who are you?

• Previous experience as an electrician in a manufacturing or packaging environment
• Holder of an unrestricted NSW electrical trade certificate.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, food or FMCG manufacturing companies are well regarded.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Working knowledge on CMMS, robotics, HMI, JDE software (ERP) and PLC programming.
• Knowledge with ordering and maintaining of spare parts, electrical components overhaul and working on the SCADA system. 
• Strong problem solving capabilities, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement mindset.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.